Vital Equipment for Vending and Amusement Machine Servicing

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Vending machines and amusement machines, which include video games, pinball machines, video poker and other gambling machines where allowed, are good business. They’re low-overhead, they don’t necessarily require rented retail space, they can provide income 24/7, and they can do so without employees on-site. Lucrative as they are, vending and amusement machines are no magic bullet to riches. They require installing, restocking, maintenance, and repair. All of that means having the right tools on hand. The following is a (not comprehensive) list of many of the most important of those tools.

Powered Hand Truck

The Tools for Restocking and Emptying Machines

The most crucial factor in safely and efficiently restocking the machine and emptying the coin tray is having the right transportation. The vending machine stocker, servicer, and repairer’s best friend is the trusty hand truck or dolly. A hand truck can carry boxes of stock, toolboxes, bags of coins (best placed in a tub or crate for transportation), and everything else necessary for machine stocking and servicing. Consider investing in more specialized equipment when the job calls for it, though. For instance, if a vending or amusement machine servicing route necessitates navigating staircases, picking up one or more dollies that climb stairs with the help of motorized parts makes a whole lot of sense.

Tools for On-Site Repairing and Maintenance of Machines

Vending and amusement machines are generally fairly trustworthy pieces of machinery, but they’re prone to the same issues that any other complex electrical equipment is. They require repairs from normal wear and tear and they’re vulnerable to vandalism and theft. Not needing employees to run them means greater profit margins, but it also means unattended machines can have high maintenance needs. It’s best to be prepared for any eventuality, which means having the following on your person when visiting the machines:
  • Cleaning supplies like rags and paper towels, all-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, a squeegee, soft-bristled brushes, a portable vacuum cleaner
  • Ratchet Phillips and flathead screwdrivers with a variety of head sizes
  • Electrical tape and clear tape
  • Socket set
  • Multimeter
  • Vice grip pliers, channel lock, needle nose pliers, and traditional pliers
  • Wire cutter, wire stripper, and wire crimper
  • Money bags, coin sleeves, and coin and bill counters
  • Deep nut drivers of several sizes
Tools for Installing Machines

The equipment necessary for installing vending and amusement machines is obviously dependent on what kind of machines are being installed. How big are the machines? How heavy are they? Is it a one-person job or more? In addition to being heavy, large machines that can tip if not handled properly, vending machines have a considerable electrical current running through them. They are not pieces of equipment to be treated lightly. That being said, if a machine is light and small enough for a single person to install, once again the trusty hand truck will prove a boon. For heavier jobs, including the moving of machines in the warehouse or workspace, a powered hand truck is one of the best tools.

A motorized hand truck from a trusted brand like Magline is also useful for moving inflatable attractions like bounce houses, as well as event-size tents and canopies. They are often used by companies that rent out those items. The Magliner LiftPlus system, for instance, is great for setting up countertop vending machines and appliances such as coffee systems.

About Magline

Magliner hand trucks are legendary. The Magline brand is one of the most well-known and trusted in the material handling industry. Many people call any hand truck a “Magliner” regardless of the actual brand, but there is no substitute for the quality and durability of the real thing. With more than 70 years of experience, Magline continues to produce the most reliable material handling equipment. Besides their famous hand truck, they produce a variety of specialized equipment such as their motorized hand truck lines, walk behind forklifts, and u boat carts.

For more information regarding how Magliner products can help your business, visit Magliner.com
Location: United States

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